Robotics & Automation Engineer - Manufacturing - Carpinteria

• Define, procure and support robotic and automated filling, labeling and packaging equipment (SOW, Functional Spec., FAT, SAT)
• Apply Project Management skills and tools to lead and support capital equipment and improvement projects.
• Resolve equipment failures with focus on root cause(s). Lead and assist with defining and implementing corrective and preventive actions, and resolution to audit findings.
• Prepare, complete and support validations (IQ/OQ/PQ) to meet applicable FDA and regulatory requirements.

• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Robotics, Automation, or other relevant Engineering & Technology disciplines with 5+ years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior hands-on working experience with Robotics & Automation, PLCs, HMIs, Vision Systems, Servos, and Labelers
• Prior experience maintaining robotic & automated equipment
• Prior experience with process/equipment validation: writing documentation and execution - IQ, OQ, PQ
• Strong technical, project management and documentation skills
• Self-starter, highly organized, complex problem solver with technical, detail-oriented mindset and strong analytical and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a regulated environment

• Knowledge of FDA QSR requirements, ISO 13485, or other recognized international quality system standards
• Prior experience in working with and/or managing suppliers and/or subcontractors
• Experience with DI water systems, cold room management, central monitoring systems
• Experience with FMEA, DOE, SPC
• CAD, SolidWorks experience
• Experience with SAP, Agile, and Electronic Batch Records
• Prior hands-on experience with programming Fanuc and Denso robots, Omron and Allen Bradly PLC, HMIs, Cognex Vision Systems, Zebra, Sato and DataMax Labelers
• Knowledge of Industry 4.0, AI, predictive analytics and touchless transactions.

Robotics & Automation

Project Management - Capital Equipment

1. 5+ years exp. with Robotics & Automation - Hands on experience working with automated manufacturing equipment
2. Project management experience (Capital Equipment) – replacing aging equipment
3. Validation experience – ISO Documentation experience (can train on this but must be willing to be trained on it)
4. Continuous improvement/Digitalization

o ROI

o Process Improvements